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The Mission of the Institute is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write in order to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to national defense.

Four female Marines have passed what is considered the most strenuous aspect of enlisted infantry training, prompting officials to surmise that at least some of the 15 women in the course will graduate.

South Korea on Monday deployed destroyers, jet fighters, attack helicopters, and rocket launchers in a major live-fire drill against the threat of North Korea landing troops, the defense ministry said.